Bellagio HF

“Louie” is a modern and typey colt with beautiful movement and loads of presence. His pedigree suggests that he will be a fantastic hunter, but his big uphill, floaty movement also makes him an excellent candidate for dressage.

Louie’s sire, Bliss MF is one of the most popular sires on the North American market. He was the first Approved son of Balou du Rouet born and standing in North America. Out of Ornella who is by the 2005 Stallion of the Year Argentinus, who is one of only two stallions in history to consistently produce International level horses in both Jumping and Dressage. Balou du Rouet is the best son of 3-time World Cup Champion and Olympic Gold Medal winner Baloubet du Rouet.

Bliss MF was 2012 Reserve Champion of the NA 70 Day Stallion Test. He was actually the high score stallion with 127.6 points before the 5% age deduction. All 9 for interior scores with a 9.5 for ridability, 10 for Jump Chute, winner of Stadium Jumping with a 9.5 and gaits 8.5. Best all around stallion at the test.

Bliss MF received outstanding scores from the three Registries he was presented to this year. BWP - highest score for jumping on the entire tour. GOV called his movement "lofty with an exceptioal use of shoulder”.